Choosing a User Interface

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Choosing a User Interface

To meet the needs of your environment, the following interface tools are available:

QMON - The Graphical User Interface

If you prefer using a graphical user interface, you can use QMON to accomplish most Grid Engine system tasks. The QMON Main Control window, which is show below, is often the starting point for user and administrator functions.
Picture of QMON main control window with callouts

For more information on QMON if you are an administrator, see Interacting With Sun Grid Engine as an Administrator.
For more information on QMON if you are an user, see Interacting With Sun Grid Engine as a User.

The Command Line Interface

If you prefer using the command line, the command line user interface includes a flexible a set of ancillary programs (commands) that enable you to interact with the Sun Grid Engine system.

For more information on the command line if you are an administrator, see Interacting With Sun Grid Engine as an Administrator.
For more information on the command line if you are an user, see Interacting With Sun Grid Engine as a User.
For information on the ancillary programs that Sun Grid Engine provides and which users have access to these commands, see Command Line Interface Ancillary Programs.

The Distributed Resource Management Application API (DRMAA)

You can automate Sun Grid Engine functions by writing scripts that run Sun Grid Engine commands and parse the results. However, for more consistent and efficient results, you can use the Distributed Resource Management Application API (DRMAA). For more information about the DRMAA concept and how to use it with the C and Java TM languages, see Automating Grid Engine Functions Through the Distributed Resource Management Application API.

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